Devora Brown was known for running the small Detroit based Fortune Records with her husband Jack. While big Detroit bro Motown were known for their their polished pop sounds, Fortune were known for their raunch. Stars on the label were Andre Williams, Nolan Strong and the Diablos and the late, great Nathaniel Mayer.
As many songs from the Fortune songbook “Mind Over Matter” was written by Devora Brown herself. She did a fine job. As did Mr. Strong and the Diablos singing the tune. That was also noticed by Motown boss Berry Gordy who talked the Pirates (who were actually the Temptations) into covering the song on his new label Melody Records. The Upper Shelves prefer Nolan’s raunchy version over the polished Pirates version.
Available on The Diablos - Motor-City Detroit Doo-Wops - Volume 1
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